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Two of the other contests finished 2-2, while Wagner’s side claimed a 3-1 success at the John Smith’s Stadium in March.

And McShane saw flashes during those meetings that suggested Town were heading in the right direction - although he admits he wasn’t expecting them to be sitting two points clear at the top of the Championship at this stage of the new season.

Huddersfield's player celebrate with David Wagner.

“There were positive signs from them in the games we played against them last season,” he said.

“They’ve brought that into this season and are doing really well. But I don’t think anyone would have predicted that they would be top of the Championship.

“It’s testament to them. They have been fantastic.”

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And they go into the match with spirits high following a seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions, which includes two victories in the past seven days when they have been reduced to 10-men in the first half.

“It’s been a good week,” said McShane.

Paul McShane celebrates with Yann Kermorgant.

“Barnsley were high-flying and are a good team. We went 2-0 up with a convincing performance in the first half last weekend and then saw it out with 10 men which was great.